Gorgeous sunrise family session on Dauphin Island captured by Dauphin Island photographer Anna Cirlot.
Read moreKatelyn Legere's Sunrise Beach Session
This gorgeous family’s Dauphin Island session was light hearted, fun and everything a sunrise session should be with small kids. We played, laughed, and made beautiful memories together.
Read moreOllie's 1 Year Baby Milestone Session on Dauphin Island
1 Year Baby Milestone Beach Session with a Star Wars theme captured by Dauphin Island Photographer Anna Cirlot.
Read moreRosser's Dauphin Island Proposal and Engagement Session
Beautiful Dauphin Island proposal and engagement beach photography session captured by Anna Cirlot
Read moreFriendcation Beach Session on Dauphin Island
Friendcation and pup beach session on Dauphin Island.
Read moreFriendcation Beach Session in Gulf Shores, Alabama at the Little Lady
What does a friendcation portrait session look like in Gulf Shores? Let me show you.
Read moreRaber's Extended Family Dauphin Island Session
Newborn Session on Redemption Square Farm
Gentle, baby led newborn session on Redemption Square Farm in Gautier, Mississippi captured by Mississippi family photographer Anna Cirlot of Anna Cirlot Photography and Design.
Read moreWhich Beach Session is Right For Your Family?
One of the most fun things about beach sessions is how different every single session looks because of the weather, light, and ever changing beach scenery. I never get tired of doing family beach photography. It is captivating and gorgeous every time! I offer 4 different options all year long. While sunrise and sunset sessions are my most popular and are taken first, I also offer the other options as well. This blog article is written to help you choose the session that is best for your family.
Read moreMegan and Gordon's Downtown Mobile Wedding at the Crown Hall
Meghan and Gordon are the kind of couple who are just so easy going and kind. I knew we’d get along when their engagement session was a s’mores roast and camping adventure on our farm. Their downtown Mobile wedding at the Crown Hall was fun, modern, and elegant. From beginning to end, the details of their wedding were beautiful, intentional, and sentimental. My favorite element was the heirloom silver goblet that had been used in weddings since the late 1800’s. Also, please note their love of their pets displayed by the tiny black lab figurine on their wedding cake and the doggy and kitty treats left on the table for all of the guests to take home to happy pets. The glow stick exit was the icing on the cake to a fun evening of dancing.
Read moreShawna and Preston's Destination Wedding at Sandestin Resort
When you think of having an intimate wedding at a tropical resort in Sandestin, Florida, you think of a wedding just like this. It was magical, elegant, and just breathtakingly beautiful.
At the heart, it was a celebration of two families becoming one with friends and loved ones cheering alongside of them from beginning to end. From intricate charcuterie boards to sandy vows to dancing the night away with sunset lit palm trees at the Sandestin Resort, this wedding was every photographer’s dream.
Read moreCourtney and Andrew's Intimate Wedding at Cornerstone Gardens in Mobile, Alabama
Courtney and Andrew were married in an intimate ceremony at the Cornerstone Gardens in Mobile, Alabama a little over two weeks ago. I can’t think of a sweeter day than the one they had together. It was low stress, full of love, and centered on their faith and each other.
The Cornerstone Gardens were absolutely beautiful and perfect for this micro wedding celebration.
Hortop Wedding in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Let me introduce you to the Hortop’s! This wedding day was celebrated at The Roost in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, a chic boutique hotel that has been featured in numerous magazines for its trendy aesthetics and Southern charm. I can’t think of a more perfect place for this couple to have been married! It was such a gorgeous day!
Devin, being a sentimental soul like me, planned so many surprises and gifts throughout her wedding day to honor and cherish those around her and those who had passed on before. Many of the wedding guests had traveled from Minnesota and were staying on site at the venue. This family loved each other! There was laughing, dancing, and celebrating from beginning to end. I can’t wait to share all of the beautiful images from our day together.
Read moreMeredith Couples Session on Dauphin Island, Alabama
Alexis and her husband reached out about booking a last minute couples session while they were vacationing in Gulf Shores. Since I was working on Dauphin Island that evening, they decided to drive over to where I was already going to be working, and we did their session earlier.
Since their session was scheduled a couple of hours earlier than sunset, their photos have a very different feel from much of my work, but I love how rich the colors are.
Even though it stormed like crazy all day leading up to their session, we had gorgeous, sunny weather. The warm glow throughout all of their photos is the stuff dreams are made of.
Adventure couple sessions should definitely be a new thing. What do you think?
Read moreValdiviezo Gulf Shores Maternity Session
You’d never believe that I shot a wedding the morning before this session standing in the rain. We had texted back and forth about whether or not to move forward with their session, and we decided to take the risk. I am so glad we did.
I’ve never seen a coastal sunset like the one we were given this April evening. There was an unusual cloud cover that magnified the sun and cast an unusual orange glow. By the end of our session, a fine, Gulf mist had risen into the air, and it made it look almost as if we were in the desert instead of on the beach.
Isn’t this couple gorgeous?! They were so natural and kind-hearted. I think going to Gulf Shores for your maternity photos should definitely be a thing. What do you think?
Read moreMeagan and Michael's Wedding at The Stables in Vancleave, Mississippi
While I know the photos above look like they were taken in Italy, Meagan and Michael were married at The Stables in Vancleave, Mississippi. Originally, the wedding was supposed to take place outdoors, but unpredictable coastal weather caused last minute changes to take place. The wedding was moved indoors.
Let me assure you. The weather didn’t dampen their day, and we still found a little sunshine at the end for their portrait time.
Read moreAmber and Tyler's Wedding at the Venue at Dawes in Mobile, Alabama
This is a story about two people who had a pandemic ruin their wedding plans, eloped instead, and still pulled off an amazing wedding celebration a whole year later. Would a rainy day ruin their new date? Oh no, my friend. That’s not how this story goes. This incredible duo just grabbed an umbrella and laughed in the rain.
Meet Amber and Tyler, the kind of couple every photographer hopes to work for, but I’m lucky enough that I actually did. Now you get to enjoy seeing them live out their happiest day surrounded by family and friends at this little gem of a venue in Mobile, Alabama.
Brides, take note. This is how to live your wedding day.
Read moreIrby's Family Session on Redemption Square Farm in Gautier, Mississippi
I absolutely love working with large families. I love it even more when they come and do their photos at our family owned farm, Redemption Square Farm. I really enjoy getting to see kids experience what life is really like here.
Many moms are worried when they reach out and share how large their family is, but I can assure you. It's not a problem- it is a blessing.
Big families are so FUN. More kids mean more connection, more stories to tell, and so much more love. As you can see, we all had a good time together.
Read moreMegan and Gordon's Fun Campfire Engagement Session on Redemption Square Farm
Megan and Gordon are one of my newest Cirlot couples, and I am sooo excited about capturing their wedding this October at the Crown Hall in Mobile, Alabama. Like many of the couples I meet, they had never had their photos taken together by a professional photographer. I spent the first few minutes of their arrival on Redemption Square Farm educating them and reassuring them that their photos would be fantastic.
Everyone is nervous when they start their session. That’s completely normal! It’s my job to help you feel comfortable, happy, and madly in love with each other. I always tell my couples that I can’t create connection that isn’t there, but if you like each other, your photos will be amazing. I am telling YOUR story. YOUR story is beautiful.
Read moreHappy Couples Session on a beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Working with couples who have flown down to vacation on the Gulf Coast is one of my favorite parts of my job as a Gulf Shores destination photographer. I get to meet so many incredible couples who are excited about making beautiful memories together. It makes my job so much fun!
Heather wanted to surprise her husband with a sunset couples session on the beach, and I was totally down for it! I absolutely love the color scheme they chose for their session. His pink shirt and her pastel blue dress were perfect for the cotton candy skies we were given during our time together.
Even though they are both used to much, much colder temperatures living up north, their session was chillier than we anticipated during their stay in Gulf Shores. Once we got started, we forgot about the cold. We had so much in common as we chatted about life and things they loved. They are huge animal lovers! They have more than one dog and a small flock of chickens back home. Yep, my kind of people.
Even though the Gulf was pretty windy during our session, it just made the waves dreamier in the background. We were all a little wet by the end of our time together. I think you’ll agree as you look through these images that it was worth it. It’s hard to beat a beach session whether its in Gulf Shores or Dauphin Island.
The beach is my happy place.
